Zambia and Japan Sign US$6.3 Million Grant Agreement for Railway Maintenance

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia and Japan Sign US$6.3 Million Grant Agreement for Railway Maintenance

Zambia and Japan have signed a US$6.3 million grant agreement for railway maintenance. The provided text does not identify the officials who signed the agreement, the railway lines involved, or the timetable for the work.

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